We're loooking for summer and fall field and lab help our soil/plant
ecology lab at the Canyonlands Research Station, USGS, Moab UT. The
position is full time, and we'd like someone to start late May to
early June, and it should go through at least end of October. It's
a good position for someone between undergrad and grad school. The
info is attached. Potential applicants may feel free to contact me
with questions. U.S. Citizens only.
Thanks,
Sue
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Sue Phillips
USGS- Southwest Biological Science Center
Canyonlands Research Station
2290 S.W. Resource Blvd
Moab, UT 84532
Phone: (435) 719-2337; FAX: (435) 719-2350
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
TEMPORARY RECRUITMENT BULLETIN
VACANCY NO: SP-07-03
POSITION: Biological Science Technician,
GG-0404-04 DATE OPENED: 04/20/2007
SALARY: $12.36 per
hour
DATE CLOSED: 05/10/2007
TYPE OF APPT: Temporary, Not-to-exceed 180 working days
TOUR OF DUTY: Full-time
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All U.S. Citizens
LOCATION: Moab, UT
There are two (2) positions to be hired from this announcement.
THIS IS A TEMPORARY EXCEPTED SERVICES POSITION for which all
qualified applicants, with or without Federal status, may apply and
be considered. Appointment to these positions, however, will not
convey permanent status in the Federal service. Appointment will
only be for the duration of the position, normally 3-6
months. Temporary employees are covered by the Social Security
Retirement System and annual and sick leave will be accrued except in
intermittent status. Employees are ineligible for health and life
insurance coverage.
DUTIES: Performs the following and similar kinds of routine tasks
gathering field data in a cryptobiotic soil research
project: Conducts surveys and collections of soil and plant material
at a variety of field sites in southeastern Utah, southwestern
Colorado and the desert southwest; performs laboratory analysis of
soil and plant tissue samples; responsible for sample preparation and
labeling, as well as assisting with data entry into computer
databases. May assist with special projects as needed including:
revegetation, fencing and exotic plant control. May drive government
4WD vehicle on rough roads.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position may occasionally require
camping in remote locations. The work involves long hours spent
standing, bending, walking, and a great amount of physical
exertion. The incumbent may be required to lift containers weighing
up to 35 pounds in the performance of assigned duties as well as
carry heavy packs into the backcountry. Work hours will typically be
8 a.m. - 5 p.m., but may vary during the employment term with weather
and field conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify for a GG-4 you need six (6) months of
field party experience OR two (2) years of sub-professional
experience OR one (1) year of college with courses related to the
field of employment. Satisfactory completion of a field course of
study may be substituted for the three months of field and/or
laboratory experience. One year of college is equivalent to 30
semester hours or 45 quarter hours. Sub-professional experience
consists of working as a technician or aid in a laboratory or similar
environment. EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE ARE
QUALIFYING.
BASIS OF EVALUATION: All applicants will be evaluated on the basis of
education and experience (including unpaid or volunteer
experience). Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility
requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
First preference in referral will be given to eligible applicants
entitled to 10 point veteran's preference who have a compensable
service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. All other
qualified applicants entitled to veteran's preference will be given
preference over qualified applicants not entitled to veteran's preference.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE UNITED STATES CITIZENS: Under regulations in
the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment in this
position is limited to those persons who are authorized to work in
the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be
required at the time of appointment.
As a condition of employment, all new employees reporting for duty
with the Department of the Interior will be paid through direct
deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
Applicants selected for Federal employment will be required to
complete a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being
appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and
to authorize a background investigation. Failure to answer all
questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on
the application may be grounds for not hiring the applicant, or for
firing the applicant after he/she begins work. Also, he/she may be
punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001).
Prior to or at the time of appointment, male applicants born after
December 31, 1959, will have to certify that they have registered
with the Selective Service System in order to be appointed to a
position with the United States Geological Survey, unless legally
qualified for an exception.
Employees of the U.S. Geological Survey are subject to the provisions
of Title 43, U.S. Code, Section 31 (a) and may not according to this
legislation and related regulation: (a) have any personal or private
interest, direct or indirect, in lands or mineral wealth of such
lands or a region under survey and whose title is in the U.S.; (b)
execute surveys or examination for private parties or corporations;
or (c) have personal or private interest, direct or indirect, in any
private mining or mineral enterprise doing business in the U.S.
except where specifically authorized by the Director of the U.S.
Geological Survey.
HOW TO APPLY: Carefully read all information and instructions. It
is the responsibility of the applicant to insure the application is
complete. The personnel office will not be responsible for
soliciting additional information from applicants or from official
personnel records, but will consider individuals based on their
applications as submitted. Applications must be received in the
Canyonlands Research Station office by the closing date on the
announcement in order to be considered. To obtain an OF-612, contact
the U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Discipline at (435) 719-2331.
Submit one of the following forms of application:
A. Resume OR
B. Form OF 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment OR
C. Other written format
Also submit:
College transcript or list of college courses, specifying title of
course work, completion date, semester or quarter hours earned by
course title, and grade earned.
To claim 5 point Veteran's Preference, a DD-214 showing character of
discharge is required. If claiming 10 point Veteran's Preference, a
SF-15 with proof of claim is required.
Apply to:
Sue Phillips
U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Discipline
Canyonlands Research Station
2290 S. West Resource Blvd.
Moab, UT 84532
It is against the law to submit applications for employment using
government franked envelopes or mail services (18 USC 1719). All
such applications will not be considered.
Whichever form of application you choose, the following must be included:
JOB INFORMATION:
- Announcement number, title, and grade(s) of the job for which you
are applying
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
- Full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day and evening
phone numbers (with area code)
- Social Security Number
- Country of Citizenship
- Veterans Preference
- Highest Federal civilian grade held (also give job series and dates held)
EDUCATION:
- High school (name and address, including zip code if known)
- Colleges and Universities (name and addresses, including zip codes if known)
- Majors
- Type and year of any degrees received (if no degree, show
total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours)
- Send a copy of your college transcripts of list of college courses
completed, specify title of course, semester or quarter hours earned
for each course, date completed, and grade earned.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Give the following information on your paid and nonpaid work
experience related to the job for which you are applying
(do not send job descriptions)
- Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)
- Duties and accomplishments
- Employer=s name and address
- Supervisor=s name and phone number
- Starting and ending dates (be sure to include day, month, and year)
- Hours per week
- Salary
- Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
- Job-related training courses (title, length, and date taken)
- Job-related skills (i.e., other language, computer software;
hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.)
- Job-related certificates and licenses (current only)
- Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (i.e.,
publications, memberships in professional or honor
societies, leadership activities, public speaking, and
performance awards). Give details but do not send documents
unless requested
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE CANYONLANDS FIELD STATION OFFICE
BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE CONSIDERED.
THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
THIS AGENCY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
